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Pumpkin Cheesecake
Ingredients
For the Crust:
▢10 graham crackers (full sheets, 90g)
▢4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted (56g)
▢¼ cup granulated sugar (50g)
▢½ teaspoon cinnamon
For the Filling:
▢3 (8-ounce/226g) blocks cream cheese room temperature
▢¾ cup granulated sugar (150g)
▢½ cup packed light brown sugar (110g)
▢½ teaspoon salt
▢4 large eggs room temperature
▢1 cup pumpkin purée (244g)
▢½ cup sour cream (120g)
▢2 teaspoon vanilla extract
▢1½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
▢2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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Instructions
For the Crust:
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Wrap the bottom of the a 9inch springform pan in two layers of foil, and bring the foil up the sides of the pan to just under the top edge. Press firmly to create a tight fit.
Add the graham crackers to a food processor and pulse until broken down into fine crumbs. Add the sugar and cinnamon and pulse until combined. While pulsing, pour in the melted butter, and mix until well combined and the mixture feels like wet sand.
Transfer the mixture to your springform pan and press the crumbs into a flat layer on the bottom and about 2 inches up the slides of the pan using the bottom of a measuring cup or glass.
Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until fragrant and turning a dark golden color on the edges. Set aside to cool while making the filling.
For the Filling:
Reduce oven temperature to 300°F..
In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat the cream cheese at medium speed until smooth, about 1 minute. Add the sugars and salt and mix on medium until creamy, about 1 minute. Scrape down the bowl..
Add the eggs, one at a time, allowing each to incorporate before adding the next. Stop and scrape the bowl down as needed.
Once your eggs are incorporated, add the pumpkin puree, sour cream, spices, and vanilla. Sprinkle the flour on top. Mix on low speed just until incorporated. Scrape down the bowl and mix one last time. Pour the batter into the baked crust.
Place the pan into a large roasting pan and place it in the oven. Carefully fill the pan with enough boiling water to come about 1 inch up the side of the springform pan.
Bake for about 1 hour or until edges are set but the center wobbles slightly with gently shaken. Turn the oven off and leave door closed. Allow the cake to cool for 1 hour in the oven without opening the door. Remove the roasting pan from the oven. Remove the cheesecake from the water bath and cool to room temperature on a wire rack. Cover with a towel or paper towel and chill overnight or for at least 6 hours.
Run a knife around edge of the chilled cake before releasing the spring and removing the sides of the pan. You can garnish the cake with dollops of whipped cream or enjoy plain.
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TAURUS
(Apr. 21-May 20)
Let go of anything that lacks clarity or has a risky element attached to it. You might finally realise there is no real future benefit to be gained. Interaction with others, which could include new people, will be highlighted until mid October. This could require you to be across details in some way and could alter your usual routines.
LEO (July 23-August 22)
You can get something settled financially over which you have control. Promises from somebody else might prove disappointing. There can be a lot to think about or seek information on to mid October. Your main focus needs to be about putting things in place that create a better balance. This could also include family matters
SCORPIO (Oct.23-Nov21)
Venus, the planet of balance and harmony moves into your sign this week where it will remain until 18th October. You need to remove yourself from what others might think is best and decide your future for yourself. It would be wise to get away from it all so that you can weigh things up in your own mind while having peace and quiet, then the answers will emerge
GEMINI
(May 21-June 20)
Drop any obligations you are not happy with that are linked to the expectations of somebody else in a way that benefits them more than you. You should focus on things that you can enjoy to mid October. Not that you can afford to be totally carefree. It will also be necessary to bring a better balance to your daily routines or health.
VIRGO (August 23-Sept.22)
Come to final decisions on personal matters that you might have been back and forth about since late July, especially if you feel they have had their time in your life. Your focus needs to be on finances or whatever gives you greatest security up to mid October. Finding out information for yourself can result in greater peace of mind.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb.18)
Making a decision about something that needs to be left behind could be easier than you expect. You can be mentally freed up to look at future possibilities up to mid October. At the same time you need to lower the level of commitment if you are to generate a better balance when it comes to what needs to be managed on a daily basis.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov.22-Dec.21)
You could finally be able to move on from obligations that have demanded much attention, off and on, since late July. You need to focus on the more important priorities in your life to mid October. Life could be busy in this period as well but it is necessary to find time away from things so that you can balance up your energies.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)
You might finally get some insight into what somebody else thinks after much going back and forth since late July, which has a lot to do with control. Put your focus and energies into the best way to establish future goals that will generate more balance in your life rather than worrying about what they demand or what they can be planning to manipulate.
CANCER
(June 21-July 22)
Be determined when deciding on the way you will no longer handle things because they don’t fit with your priorities. There can be much to enjoy to mid October. This could require you to think more seriously about the best way of putting things in place in your life that can build into a more stable situation over the long term.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct.22)
Your birthday is coming up. Be determined to leave any uncertainties behind you. Mercury, the planet of decision making will be in your sign until the 14th October, enabling you to focus on yourself and where you want or need to head as opposed to others expectations. Caution with finances in this time can pay off later.
CAPRICORN
(Dec. 22-Jan.19)
Quite surprisingly whatever you thought the future was to be could change quite dramatically but in a good way. You will need to think, up to mid October, about the commitments you are prepared to take on as a result. New people can come into your life as well. They will out of the ordinary in some way, which might take some getting used to.
ARIES (March 21-April 20)
Somebody else could move on in some way leaving you in a position where you can structure matters as you wish. It could leave you free to focus on new situations with other people. You should wind up loose ends when it comes to little things you might have been leaving as there can be a lot to think about involving others to mid October.
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SMITHERS
Author Visit: Paul Wojdak Sept 27 7pm at the Smithers Public Library
Join local author Paul Wojdak for an author visit, featuring a presentation and reading from his book, Escape from Siberia, Escape from Memory. Stay afterward for a Q&A and book signing with the author. Light refreshments will be available.
Smithers Co-Ed Charity Soccer Tournament Sept 28 9am-6pm Join us for a day of fun, competition, and community spirit! Whether you're
an experienced player or just looking to get your feet moving, this event is for everyone aged 19+, living in Northern BC. 7-on-7 soccer: register individually or as a team (minimum 3 females/team), 30 minute gamesround robin structure, Tournament will take place at the Chandler Park Fields from 9am-6pm on September 28th, 2024. Register as a team or individually ($30 per player). The deadline to apply is September 20, 2024. Food Trucks, Beer Gardens and live DJ on site! The winning team picks the charity of choice! For more information and to register please visit www.smithers.ca/ recreationprograms
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Burns Lake
Walking Club Tuesdays and Fridays 1-3 p.m. in the Island Gospel Fellowship gym. Everyone welcome to a warm and non-slip walking venue!!
Knitting Club Every Thursday 1:30-2:30pm at the BL Public Library. Bring your project! Supplies not provided.
Community Badminton Wednesdays 7pm at LDSS. Racquets available for use.
Roller Blading Friday 5:30-7pm and Sundays 3:30-5pm at the Lakeside Multiplex. Bring your own pair of roller blades or borrow a pair of ours.
Whist Wednesdays 7pm at the Decker Lake Hall.
Basketball Tuesdays 7-9pm at LDSS
Houston
Walking Group Thursdays 10:30am. Meet at the Credit Union parking lot.
SMITHERS
Games Night—Every Friday 7-8:30pm 3974 10th Ave. Board, card and other table top games. Bring a game, friend or family and come have some fun!
Trad Jam Sessions in Smithers.—4th Wednesday of the month at the Smithers Senior Center. Come play tunes!
Bachata Lessons Tuesdays at 3830 2nd Ave from 8-9pm. Come learn how to dance bachata! No partner or experience required $15/class
Smithers Boardgame Group Meets on the third Sunday of every month at Smithers Public Library. Come solo and make some new friends or bring your crew! Admission: $2 donation to the Library.
Walking Group Starting May 1. Mondays & Wednesdays 10:30-11am at the Willowvale Marsh Trail. Meet at parking lot.
